Chobe National Park

Chobe National Park is located in northwest Botswana, close to the borders of Zimbabwe, Zambia and Namibia. The game reserve occupies a land area of 11,000 km2.  
With the Chobe River flowing through the northeastern border of the park, the abundant water supply makes the northern section of Chobe National Park a haven for wildlife. The beautiful Savuti Marsh and the Mababe Depression to the south also offer a rich collection of wild animals and bird ecologies. These characteristics make Chobe National Park's game concentration one of the largest in the world. 

"Chobe National Park" (Botswana) lies at the point where four countries on the African continent meet. The asphalt road from Victoria Falls leading to the Chobe National Park in Botswana is smooth and evenly paved. Chobe used to be the favorite spot for poachers because wildlife roams freely across the entire national park. Today, Chobe National Park has become an international game reserve. Development of the national park primarily advanced along the Chobe River, which also happens to be the river the divides Namibia and Botswana.
Tourists can embark on a sightseeing trip to see various species of wildlife on a 4WD jeep once in the morning and once in the evening. The "hippos" in the river make the primary target of sightseeing along the Chobe River banks. These animals can be found in pods, resting in the water or by the riverside. Though not a social animal, hippos do huddle together for no apparent reasons. Tourists may also occasionally witness the majestic view of large herds of animals such as elephants, birds and impalas resting and drinking water by the river.
Statistics suggest that there are roughly 72,000 elephants roaming Chobe National Park. The experience of being surrounded by a couple of hundred elephants and listening to the thunderous roars of elephant calves can be unforgettable and frightening at the same time. Unfortunately, the majority of the riverfront landscape has been destroyed by the large elephant herds, as these animals would not hesitate to pull down branches or even trees to eat the green leaves. 
As a result, many trees have sustained severe damage on the trunks but survived, and these trees end up growing sideways to form a rather special sight. One can also see lions and leopards perching on trees or on the move during a hunt. Motor vehicles are not allowed to cross specific boundaries to ensure the wildlife's rights for survival and privacy. More importantly, the boundaries were set up to prevent wanton destruction by man.

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